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County Durham Care Workers Go Further Thanks to New E-Bike Initiative
“It has truly transformed how I work, how I feel, and how I’ve grown as a professional.” A County Durham care worker says she feels more independent and empowered — and able to support more people — thanks to a new initiative making transport easier for home care staff. Durham County Counc...
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Durham’s Newest Sporting Facility Opens Doors to Grassroots and Community Football
New College Durham has officially opened its brand-new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) — a £4.5 million investment set to enhance sporting facilities and create new opportunities for both students and the wider County Durham community. The official opening ceremony welcomed a host of distinguished gu...
MP raises concern about two North East events in Reform council area during Prime Minister's Questions
MP Alan Strickland spoke about Reform taking over Durham County Council
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Fighting Loneliness: Durham’s Silver Friends Grows with Major New Funding
A Durham befriending service, helping older and vulnerable people across the region overcome loneliness and isolation, is set for expansion thanks to a £74k funding boost. Silver Friends, an in-person befriending scheme which launched last year in County Durham, has secured £64k from the Legal &am...
Could You Be the One? RSPCA Launches Adoptober Drive for Cats in Need
Rescue cats are waiting a week longer to find loving homes The RSPCA is urging people across Durham to consider adopting a rescue cat from RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre amid an all-time high in numbers of moggies in the charity’s care. New data unveiled during the RSPCA’s Adoptober rehoming dri...
Full list of North East Pizza Hut restaurants closed after dine-in arm collapses
The popular family food chain has confirmed the closure of 68 UK restaurants, resulting in the loss of over 1,000 jobs
Steam Heritage Boost as Tanfield Railway Acquires Two Rare Locomotives from Beamish
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Charlie Green to Headline Murton Salvation Army’s 141st Anniversary Celebrations
The church and charity in County Durham will welcome award winning singer Charlie Green, who wowed judges on the show and reached the semi-final in 2008. Since then, he has gained interna...
Durham to Host Screenings of Rupture, A Groundbreaking Story of Mothers Behind Bars
The film adaptation of a powerful play inspired by mothers at Low Newton Prison is coming to Durham this weekend and into next week. Titled Rupture, the production was co-created within Low Newton and is set to drive national conversations as its film tour continues throughout October. The play was ...
Burglar gave 'little forensic thought' when he broke into pub and stole booze
Aaron Mullinger was part of a group who broke into the Red Lion Hotel, in Chester-le-Street, and made-off with £500-worth of alcohol
Durham crowned the most beautiful UK city for autumn
Durham has been named the most beautiful city in England to visit in autumn, according to new research - and it's not hard to see why
North East mayor calls for Lumiere U-turn after decision to end 'phenomenal' Durham light festival
Kim McGuinness has hit out at decision to call an end to Lumiere's run in Durham after 16 years, saying that it was "not the time to cut one of the region’s most successful events"
Shocked residents react to news that Durham's Lumiere light festival is to end
Residents in Durham have reacted with shock following the announcement of the light festival Lumiere ending after 16 years.
Durham Police cars fitted with life-saving defibs after £180k donation from charity
“It’s a matter of life and death”: North East charity donates Durham Police response vehicles with 140 defibrillators
Maya’s Law petition reaches 7,000 signatures as family vows to keep fight alive
The family of murdered County Durham toddler Maya Chappell has vowed to keep pushing for a change after their campaign petition passed 7,000 signatures.
Prisoner strangled guard at HMP Durham leaving him fearing for his life
An inmate upset at being told to return to his cell held a prison officer in a choke hold for up to 20 seconds as colleagues tried to free him, a court heard.
New Reform plan to deliver 'value for money' council services in County Durham
County Durham leaders have vowed to focus on essential council services amid challenging financial circumstances.
Businesses speak of shock at end of Lumiere event 'that more than doubles footfall'
Businesses in Durham have spoken of their sadness after it was announced the Lumiere light festival will not return after 2025.
Overnight closure of County Durham hospital to continue until 2026
The overnight closure of a hospital’s urgent treatment centre (UTC) has been extended until next year.
Murder accused tells jury he was shocked when he saw his co-defendant with a handgun
One of the men charged with the murder of a Stanley man gunned down through a broken window thought ‘WTF’ when one of his co-accused pulled out a handgun.